OK, so, we have two beardies, one in an ExoTerra tank, one in a melamine enclosure.
The ExoTerra has an ExoTerra dome on top of it with a 75w* basking spot in it, and the melamine enclosure has a built-in ceramic globe holder on the ceiling, also with a 75w globe.
BUT - I keep blowing globes!!!
It's honestly making me crazy(er). Additionally, it's costing a fortune!
Now, I'm careful to only handle the globes with fabric between my hand and the globe (I was told that was important because any grease from your hand could crack the globe when it heats up (is that true?) The lights are on timers, so they're on from 8am to 8pm.
But they keep blowing.
I've tried all different hoods, both ET and not ET (some generic, some other brands) and I simply can't work out why the F*** the globes keep dying.
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions as to alternatives or what might be going wrong???
*Globes are: ExoTerra Intense basking spot - 75w
The ExoTerra has an ExoTerra dome on top of it with a 75w* basking spot in it, and the melamine enclosure has a built-in ceramic globe holder on the ceiling, also with a 75w globe.
BUT - I keep blowing globes!!!
It's honestly making me crazy(er). Additionally, it's costing a fortune!
Now, I'm careful to only handle the globes with fabric between my hand and the globe (I was told that was important because any grease from your hand could crack the globe when it heats up (is that true?) The lights are on timers, so they're on from 8am to 8pm.
But they keep blowing.
I've tried all different hoods, both ET and not ET (some generic, some other brands) and I simply can't work out why the F*** the globes keep dying.
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions as to alternatives or what might be going wrong???
*Globes are: ExoTerra Intense basking spot - 75w